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This image shows an aged, yellowed page from a scrapbook or bound collection, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The page is made of brittle, sepia-toned paper and exhibits signs of deterioration, including foxing (small, scattered brown spots) and some wear along the edges. It appears to be part of a larger volume, as the binding is visible on the right edge and another page peeks out on the far right.

Affixed to the upper left portion of the page is a newspaper clipping with the headline:

City Of Croesus Expedition Goal

Below the headline, the byline reads:

ITHACA, N. Y. — UP — An expedition which hopes to uncover the ruins of the city once ruled by Croesus, whose fabulous wealth...

The article details a planned three-year archaeological excavation in Turkey, beginning that summer, to uncover the ancient Lydian city of Sardis — historically associated with the wealthy King Croesus. The expedition was sponsored by Cornell University, the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, and the Bollingen Foundation, under the auspices of the American Schools of Oriental Research.

Key personnel mentioned:

• A. Henry Detweiler — associate dean and professor of architecture at Cornell, who would serve as field advisor and architect.
• George M. A. Hanfmann — professor of fine art at Harvard and keeper of classical art in the Fogg Art Museum, who would direct the expedition.

The article notes the site is about 65 miles inland from Izmir (Smyrna) on Turkey’s west coast.

In the upper left corner of the clipping, a small, typed or stamped label from “TIMES Trenton, N.J.” indicates the source and date of the clipping: MAR 28 1958. Just above the clipping, a small rectangular piece of paper has handwritten numbers “7” and “2” — likely a cataloging or indexing reference used by the scrapbook’s creator.

To the right, the adjacent page is partially visible and appears to contain another newspaper clipping, with fragments of text like “New Eng...”, “Week...”, and “Fogg...”, suggesting the collection focuses on news related to institutions like the Fogg Art Museum and academic expeditions.

Summary: This is a preserved newspaper clipping from the Trenton, New Jersey Times dated March 28, 1958, detailing a major archaeological expedition to Sardis, Turkey, funded by leading U.S. universities and foundations. It is mounted on a scrapbook page exhibiting age-related wear, indicating it was carefully saved for historical or personal interest, likely by someone connected with or interested in archaeology or art history.

The image shows an aged, yellowed page from what appears to be a book or a collection of documents. The paper has a textured surface and shows signs of wear, with some curled edges and discoloration. There is a newspaper clipping attached to the top left corner of the page. The clipping is from The Times, dated March 28, 1958, and it reports on an expedition by the City of Croesus. The text discusses an archaeological expedition aimed at uncovering the ruins of the city once ruled by Croesus, a historical figure known for his wealth. The expedition is sponsored by several institutions, including Cornell University, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Bollingen Foundation. It mentions key figures involved, such as A. Henry Detweiler and George M. A. Hanfmann, and specifies the location of the expedition, which will focus on the ancient Lydian city of Sardis. The page also has some stains or marks that appear as light spots, possibly from ink or other substances that have seeped into the paper over time. The overall impression is one of historical research and archival material.

This image is of a yellowed, aged paper document that appears to be part of a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. The left page of the open book contains a newspaper clipping with the headline "City Of Croesus Expedition Goal." The clipping is dated March 28, 1958, and is from a publication associated with Trenton, N.J. The text discusses an archaeological expedition aimed at uncovering the ruins of the city once ruled by Croesus, a historical figure known for his wealth. The expedition is sponsored by Cornell University, the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, and the Bollingen Foundation under the auspices of the American Schools of Oriental Research. It mentions A. Henry Detweiler as the field adviser and architect, and George M. A. Hanfmann as the director of the expedition. The right page of the book shows more paper with some text visible at the edge, but the main content is not fully shown. The book itself shows signs of age, with stains and wear on the pages.

An open book is placed on a white surface. The book has a brown cover with a few stains on it. The page on the left has some text and numbers printed on it. The page on the right has some text printed on it. The book is opened to page 7, which has the text "City of Croesus Expedition Goal" and some other text.

The image shows an open book, likely a newspaper or magazine, with a page displaying a news article. The page has a beige background with a few white spots, and it appears to be from the early 1950s based on the date mentioned in the article. The article is titled "City of Croesus Expedition Goal" and discusses an archaeological expedition to the ancient city of Sardis in Turkey, which was once ruled by Croesus, a legendary king known for his wealth.

The article provides details about the expedition, including the involvement of Harvard University and the Fogg Art Museum, as well as the director of the expedition, George M. A. Hanfmann. The expedition is described as a significant undertaking that will last for several years and aims to uncover the ruins of the ancient city.

The image captures the page in an open state, with the left side of the page showing the title and some introductory text, while the right side contains the main body of the article. The article appears to be written in a formal and informative tone, providing details about the archaeological goals, the team involved, and the historical significance of the expedition.

The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page is dated March 28, 1958, and is from the Times newspaper, specifically the Throop, N.J. edition. The headline on this page reads:

"City Of Croesus Expedition Goal"

Below the headline, the article discusses an archaeological expedition aimed at uncovering the ruins of the ancient city of Croesus. Key points from the article include:

• The expedition is scheduled to begin in Turkey during the summer.
• It is sponsored by the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Bolouman Research Foundation.
• The goal is to explore the ruins of the city of Croesus, which was once wealthy and influential.
• Henry Detweiler, a professor of architecture at Cornell University, will serve as the director of the expedition and act as a field adviser.
• George M. A. Hanfmann, a professor of classical art at Harvard and keeper of classical art in the Fogg Art Museum, will also participate.
• The expedition will focus on the ruins of the ancient Lydian city of Sardis, located approximately 63 miles inland from Izmir (Smyrna) on the Ticciash west coast.

The right page appears to be blank or contains very faint text that is not legible in the image. The book's spine and other pages suggest it is part of a bound collection, possibly a scrapbook or archive, with visible page numbers ("7" and "8") and some markings or stains on the pages. The overall condition of the book indicates it is aged, with a worn and slightly discolored appearance.

This image shows an aged scrapbook page with distinct discoloration and spotting on the brown paper, giving it a vintage appearance. The page contains a clipped newspaper article titled "City of Croesus Expedition Goal" from the Trenton Times, dated "MAR 8, 1958." The article discusses a planned expedition to uncover the ruins of the ancient city of Croesus in Turkey, highlighting institutions like Harvard University and the American Schools of Oriental Research. The text outlines participating individuals, their roles, and the expedition site. The left side includes faint handwritten numbers, and the remainder of the page is blank. On the right edge, part of the adjacent page is visible.

This is an image of a aged and slightly damaged newspaper page. At the top left corner, there's a label that says "7" and below it the date "MAR 2 1958" can be seen. Adjacent to the label is a header with "TIMES Trenton, N. J." The primary article on the page features the title "City Of Croesus Expedition Goal" along with a subheading and body text that follows.

The overall condition of the paper suggests it's quite old, as indicated by the browning of the paper, some spots that resemble water damage, and the edges of the paper show signs of wear and fraying. It seems to be preserved or displayed on a flat surface with a gray background, possibly for archival or exhibition purposes.

The image shows an old, yellowed scrapbook page with a small newspaper clipping glued near the top left corner. The clipping is titled "City Of Croesus Expedition Goal" and is datelined "ITHACA, N.Y." It discusses an expedition aiming to uncover the ruins of a city once ruled by Croesus in Turkey. The article mentions the expedition is sponsored by Cornell University, the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, and the Bollingen Foundation under the American Schools of Oriental Research. It names A. Henry Detweiler, an associate dean and professor at Cornell, as a field adviser and architect, and George M.A. Hanfmann, a Harvard professor and keeper of classical art, as the expedition director. The site targeted is the ancient Lydian city of Sardis on the Turkish west coast, about 65 miles inland from Izmir (Smyrna). The page also has a faint stamp at the top showing "TIMES Trenton, N.J. MAR 2 8 1958" and handwritten numbers above the clipping. The rest of the page is blank with some discolorations and marks.

A single page from an old scrapbook. The page is brown and aged with rough, torn edges and a few binder holes along the left side. Near the top-left corner are two small newspaper clippings pasted onto the page: one from the Times (Trenton, NJ) dated March 28, 1958, and another with a header like “City Of Croesus Expedition Goal,” followed by a short article. The rest of the page is largely blank, with several faded white stain spots scattered across the paper.